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Life and Career of Margaret Drabble, 2005.
This paper discusses the works of British author Margaret Drabble and looks in particular at the importance of relationships and femininity in her work.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper is a brief discussion of the life and career of modern British author Margaret Drabble. Her childhood relationships with her mother and siblings, education, marriage and children as well as her career and writing style are surveyed. Her relationships with her mother and sisters are discussed in relationship to her writing and the relevance they have had on her career.
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"British author Margaret Drabble has written numerous well-loved novels in the last 66 years of her life. She has won awards for her outstanding writing, and has been internationally recognized as a writer and critic. More than just "women's novels," Drabble's work focuses on interpersonal dynamics and relationships that are drawn from her own experiences of life and work. Much of Drabble's work is especially related to her femininity and experiences as a woman, especially those of wife, daughter and mother. As she herself said, "I suppose I am obsessed by the woman's role as mother and I think perhaps my mother very heavily influenced me, not always in a very happy way". The realism of these common themes in her books is extremely interesting to other women."
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Margaret Drabble's "Voyage to Cythera.", 2005.
This paper reviews Margaret Drabble's short story "Voyage to Cythera".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper explains that Margaret Drabble's short story "Voyage to Cythera" is about a protagonist, Helen, whose love of travel borders on the obsessive. The author relates the story and points out the messages within the Drabble's work. The paper concludes that Helen comes to realize that she seeks a voyage beyond the commonplace.
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'Margaret Drabble's short story, 'A Voyage to Cythera', was initially published by Mademoiselle magazine in 1967. The title of the story references to Cythera, the Greek Island upon which Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, lived in Greek lore; thus the title indeed relates a trip to the home of love. "A Voyage to Cythera", then, relates the tale of Helen - a seasoned traveler - who seeks in her journeys love or some understanding thereof. As previously referenced, Helen, is the protagonist of the story, and Drabble's tale is related from Helen's viewpoint. Initially, the reader is provided with background regarding Helen's travels and her feelings toward travel."
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Margaret Thatcher, 2006.
A discussion regarding the personal life and career of Margaret Thatcher.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 15 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses the life and career of Margaret Thatcher. Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of Great Britain for 11 years. In that time she was capable of impacting the country as no Prime minister had before her, or since. This was evident in her long reign of power and in her consistent ability to focus on the goals that she believed would ensure the country's strength. The paper further discusses that strength existed in throughout society, across the globe and in her governmental work. Although there are many that would contend that Thatcher was too powerful in her post, the majority of leaders across the globe believe that she is responsible for the survival of England in numerous ways.
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Feminine Competence in Society, 2004.
An analysis of the character of Rosamund in Margaret Drabble?s "The Millstone".
1,461 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper examines how, in contrast to feminist protagonists that preceded her in literature, the heroine of Margaret Drabble?s "The Millstone" comes to embody an intellectual and physical form of feminine competence in society. It looks at how, ultimately, Rosamund?s pregnancy does not prove a hindrance to her work and how she discredits female stereotypes related to pregnancy through her simultaneous embodiment of maternity and intellectual development. It shows how Drabble incarnates Rosamund as a completely emancipated woman, a paradigm of the new generation, and embodies her own ideal conception of the modern woman, a woman complete in mind and body.
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"Drabble perhaps deliberately begins with her protagonist in a world where illegitimate birth is a stigma, even to those who do not flout the conventions of normal female intellectual development, such as Rosamund. Rosamund?s attitude towards her own physicality is similar to Sue Brideshead or the Early Modern idea of femininity as being an either or proposition for women?as a kind of modification of the ?angel of the hearth? Victorian ideal, women were constructed in such an idea as being either of the flesh, or of aspiring in an asexual fashion to a male consciousness."
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Feminine Competence in Society, 2004.
An analysis of the character of Rosamund in Margaret Drabble?s "The Millstone".
1,430 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines how, in contrast to feminist protagonists that preceded her in literature, the heroine of Margaret Drabble?s "The Millstone" comes to embody an intellectual and physical form of feminine competence in society. It looks at how, ultimately, Rosamund?s pregnancy does not prove a hindrance to her work and how she discredits female stereotypes related to pregnancy through her simultaneous embodiment of maternity and intellectual development. It also shows how her work gives her societal approval at the same time she is receiving physical and sexual satisfaction from her role as a mother and a sexual being.
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"However, after weathering graduation and assuming graduate study, Rosamund becomes pregnant. Now, as the result of what was casual action, resulting partly because she was treating her body ?like a man? woman, how can Rosamund still achieve feminine competence in a society that denies this concept? How can Rosamund liberate one?s self from such constructed notions of the female self, as they are attached to the female body, particularly if one possesses a body deemed to be female in this society and achieve a sense of social and personal competence? Also, what occurs when a body enters into a state of maternity? How can a mother be competent?"
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Career Planning for Women, 2007.
This paper discusses women's career planning and career path management.
1,974 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that for the woman who chooses to pursue a career, managing that career means making choices not only about which path to follow at work, but also how to structure one's life and relate to one's goals of family, children, marriage and home. The writer points out that highly talented, ambitious women face enormous hurdles when attempting to achieve success in a traditionally male field of employment. The writer further notes that work as career, and achievement defined as climbing to the top of the corporate pyramid are viewed as attributes of a quintessentially male world. The writer concludes that career development for a woman presents issues that are absent from the same kinds of career choices made by most men. Further, the writer notes that a woman's choices are often determined by powerful social and cultural forces that shape her decisions.
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"Yet it is not only the women at the top end of the career spectrum who are faced with these pressures to conform to traditional stereotypes. Those pursuing career paths that require less education and training are just as much the victims of societal attitudes that may cause them to accept less-than-fulfilling positions, at lesser rates of pay, and with fewer chances for advancement. Married women, or women with living with men, regularly find their own career choices limited by those of the men with whom they live. These limitations are not directly the result of any discriminatory practices, or indicative of a pattern of giving preferential treatment to the husband, rather they are the result of the fact that the man still tends to be the higher earner in the household. It is for this reason that a couple, or a couple with children, will more easily decide to relocate for the sake of the man's career, rather than for the sake of the woman's."
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Margaret Thatcher, 2005.
A biographical account of the life and political career of former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher.
4,315 words (approx. 17.3 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 114.95
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This paper describes the legacy of Margaret Thatcher and how she was instrumental in shaping and forming the contemporary political and international landscape. The paper begins with a brief biographical sketch of the Prime Minister and a list of some of her more controversial and important decisions during her three terms of office. The paper then delves into Thatcher's political career, the obstacles she faced in her rise to power, her political decisions and policies and the controversy surrounding those decisions, as well as the political impact they had in the domestic and international arena.
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"Margaret Thatcher has the distinction of being the longest serving Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in over 150 years. While she is credited with being instrumental in reinstating Britain as major economic power in the world, there are strong and ambivalent options about her tenure as Prime Minister. While many laud her for some of the economic policies that she implemented, others criticize her for these same policies. ?Her harsh economic policies caused social friction and divided the nation?. (Margaret Thatcher site). Thatcher was also England?s first female Prime Minister."
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Margaret Sanger, 2002.
An examination of the life and career of American feminist Margaret Sanger.
1,786 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper looks at how Margaret Sanger?s dedication to birth control as a woman?s right, as depicted in Ellen Chesler?s biography, "Woman of Valor: Margaret Sanger and the Birth Control Movement in America", allies Sanger as an early radical feminist. It examines the personal, professional and political/intellectual experiences and friendships that have shaped and changed these positions over her life, with a focus on her work as a nurse and her relationship with Emma Goldman. Finally, it shows how despite these changing positions, a constant belief throughout her life was that women should have access to birth controlt her life.
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"Sanger?s first foray into feminism was through the radical bohemian culture flourishing in pre-war Greenwich Village. Margaret?s husband William Sanger was a Socialist and Margaret became involved with the party?s early efforts to mobilize women members, particularly from women laboring in the garment industry. When the Socialist Party embraced the cause of women?s suffrage, Margaret was put in charge of promoting the vote for women. Records from 1911 show that she participated in distributing leaflets and pamphlets, agitating for the right to vote. However, Margaret became dissatisfied with the focus on suffrage. Many aspects of her personal life and her work as a visiting nurse convinced her that the Socialist focus on suffrage was ?a low priority in the larger struggle of working women for economic and social justice? (59)."
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Career Choice, 2002.
A study on the importance of career planning and why the author of the paper chose business administration as a career choice.
877 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 31.95
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The paper shows that in today?s fast changing world, where a secure life long career or job can no more be guaranteed or taken for granted, career and life planning at an early age has become crucially important for ones success and well-being in life. It explains how one has to be proactive and take charge of one?s life instead of reacting to the circumstances. The author of the paper explains the reasons he chose Business Administration (Management/ International Business) as a career. He discusses the importance of business administration and describes his career and personal objectives and the labor market trends in this field.
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"The next important process in career planning is setting up your long-term and short-term goals. In practical terms, this would mean deciding about what work you would like to do, now, in 2 years from now and 5 years from now. In my case, I have decided to make my career in Business Administration and Management. As far as my short-term and long-term goals are concerned, I am quite certain about them. My short-term goal is to find an entry-level Management position in a corporation engaged in International business. My long-term career goal is to become the best in the business. I realize that the long-term goal that I have set for myself is ambitious but I believe that if the aim is not high enough, a person does not challenge him/herself to the limits of his/her capabilities."
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Career Development Among Chinese Women, 2007.
An analysis of the relationship between culture and occupation among Chinese women working in the banking industry in New Zealand.
20,420 words (approx. 81.7 pages), 22 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This study attempts to investigate career development among Chinese women in the banking sector in New Zealand. It discusses career, not only in terms of the relationship between the organization and occupation, but it also looks beyond to factors such as family and religion. The paper then discusses how culture and religion influence an individual in the way they dress and eat as well as many other customs.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2 - Women and Career Development
Career Theories
Career Planning
Differences Between Men & Women In Career Development
Barriers for Women
Career Development For Non-White Women
Chapter 3 - Minority Women in Careers
African-American Women as Minority
Remuneration Issues for Minority Women
Bi-culturalism
Family and Education Issues
Immigrants in Workforce
Chapter 4 - Chinese Women
Chinese Women In History
First Generation Chinese
Second Generation Chinese
Chinese in New Zealand - Current Situation
Chapter 5 - Banking Industry
Climate in the Banking Industry
Barriers for Women
Current Situation for Women in Banking
Chapter 6 - New Zealand Labor Market
Employment in New Zealand
The Effects of Immigrants
Women in the Labor Force
Other Issues
Chapter 7 - Methodology
Qualitative Research
Face To Face Interview
Participants
Sampling
Reason For Choice Of Method
Advantages and Limitations
Data Analysis
Chapter 8 - Findings
Education
The Predicaments Of Chinese Women In The Banking Industry In New Zealand
Glass Ceiling for Chinese Women
Negative Social Stereotyping
Issues In Future Career Development
Chapter 9 - Conclusion
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"The changes in the immigration policy of New Zealand are serving as tools to increase the country's human capital which is necessary for the nation's economic growth and development (Trlin & Henderson, 2000). However, with the increase in New Zealand's number of participants in the labour market, issues regarding the immigration policies have surfaced. Among the problems that trigger issues on immigration policy are the apparent rate of unemployment among the nation's locals as well as the unemployment of some migrants."
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Counter Intelligence Career, 2005.
This paper discusses that a career in the counter intelligence field is an exciting, demanding career that offers many benefits and a high salary potential
765 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This paper explains that intelligence careers require a person to be well-rounded and to demonstrate a variety of skills to perform the many tasks required including preparing and presenting an oral presentation or write a comprehensive report. The author points out that, in addition to government work, there are many companies within the private sector that perform intelligence services for government agencies such as Sytex, Inc., which has a counterintelligence department whose primary efforts are to support counter terrorism and force protection missions and to provide technological protection. The paper relates that government agencies have a starting annual salary between $28,620-$35,452 with automatic pay increases through the first three years and thereafter promotions based on reviews can raise that salary as high as $135,136.00 a year.
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Introduction
Body
Tasks Required
Skills Needed
Other Requirements
Government Agencies
Private Sectors
Employment Fields
Salary
Govt. sector
Starting
Higher pay bracket
Private sector
Benefits
Advancement
Government sector
Private sector
Conclusion
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"After achieving the right skill set and education, there are many different paths a person interested in an intelligence career can pursue. An intelligence agent can choose from a variety of areas in either the government or private sectors. Some well-known government agencies with intelligence departments are the CIA, the FBI, the U.S. Department of State, and the Defense Intelligence Agency. All of these agencies can be applied to with an online application available at the agency's website."
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Culture and Career Counseling, 2004.
The importance of incorporating all cultures when considering approaches for career counseling.
3,943 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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Culture is a critical variable in career counseling and should enter into every part of the career counseling process. This paper explains that, in order to effectively utilize a valid frame of reference in which to place cultural variables, counselors need to be familiar with theories of acculturation, world-views, aspirations and expectations, societal barriers and intra-group socialization, and racial and ethnic identity development.The writer explains that it is clear that career counselors working with multi-cultural students must be trained in such a way as to ensure that they are completely sensitive to and well-versed in matching individual students to the appropriate work environment. It discusses how career counseling is a process occurring between two or more individuals and designed to help students reach a career decision. It concludes that, in order to be effective as a career counselor with racial and ethnic minority students, counselors must become skilled in cross-cultural counseling.
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"Good career counseling always takes place within a cultural context, which is true regardless of ethnicity. Current theoretical models may not be adequate to explain the career behavior of racial and ethnic minorities. Vocational assessment has to be culturally sensitive, and only culturally appropriate tools should be used in vocational assessment. The goal of career counseling is to help clients make career choices that are culturally appropriate, rather than to try to have all clients make the same choices. Today, with the changes in the balance of ethnic representations in the United States, and a greater recognition of the changing needs of racial and ethnic minority members, it is generally agreed that counselors must be competent to work with a diverse population and effectively deliver vocational counseling services to racial and ethnic minorities."
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Career Managment and Development in South Africa, 2001.
A look at the challenges, issues and demands of career managment and development in the new world of work for both individuals and organisations in the South African context.
3,705 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 11 sources, $ 102.95
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This essay identifies and explains the issues, challenges and demands of career management and development in the new world of work, for both individuals and organizations. It then recommends some practical ways to address the most important of these. In doing this, it first defines what is meant by career management and career development. It then places the essay in the context of the new world of work. This is done through a short explanation of the impact of e-commerce and globalization. It then looks at how this has impacted on the world of work in general, before looking at how it has effected career management and development for individuals and organizations.
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"E-commerce has radically changed organizational structure, co-ordination systems and task specification, and thus the world of work. Job designs have become increasingly flexible, and a whole range of new issues are being raised. In fact, Furnham (2000) believes that, due to e-commerce, the world of work has changed. He looks at what he calls ?alternative work arrangements?. These include part-time employment (defined as varied work, taking up less than 30 hours per week), contingent employment (defined as when an individual is working for an organization, but is not considered a regular employee), flextime (defined as when employees vary their starting and quitting times, but are required to work a standard number of hours within a specific time period), compressed work weeks (defined as re-allocating the work time by condensing the total hours in the traditional five-day week into fewer days), and teleworking (defined as working at a location away from the traditional place of work, and involving the use of telecommunications and the electronic processing of information) ( Furnham, 2000)."
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Career Counseling: Two Theories, 2002.
Explores the two theories of career guidance scholars, John Holland and Donald and Ann Roe to determine the similarities and differences between them.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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Career counseling, from the outside, appears to be little more than an established network of people who maintain binders of job postings and help people with tips about interviews. At the high school level, they are seen as the people who carry binders of college materials and help students fill out applications and write essays. These misconceptions do a significant injustice to the field of career guidance, for they miss the entire point of what it is that the career counselor does. Helping a person discover what it is that they want to define their life with and helping them achieve that goal requires the analytical skills of a psychologist, the patience of a priest and the business eye of a CEO. At the core of career guidance are schools of philosophy and thought which center upon the work of scholars the like of John Holland and Donald and Ann Roe. It is the purpose of this paper to explore these two theories of career guidance and to find their common and uncommon ground.
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Gender, Career and Communication, 2007.
This paper discusses gender as it affects career development.
1,842 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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In this article, the writer looks at career choices and achievements as they relate to gender. The writer discusses that women's career development presents issues absent from the same kinds of strictly career choices made by most men. The writer maintains that a woman's choices are often determined by powerful social and cultural forces that shape her decisions in accordance with frequently false assumptions in regard to women's needs, abilities and aspirations. The writer concludes that a woman's career path is more often interrupted - and ultimately destroyed - as she sacrifices for the benefit of her husband or partner's career. The writer also notes that the prejudices that operate against almost all women are far worse for members of many minority groups.
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"Yet it is not only the women at the top end of the career spectrum who are faced with these pressures to conform to traditional stereotypes. Those pursuing career paths that require less education and training are just as much the victims of societal attitudes that may cause them to accept less-than-fulfilling positions, at lesser rates of pay, and with fewer chances for advancement. Married women, or women with living with men, regularly find their own career choices limited by those of the men with whom they live. These limitations are not directly the result of any discriminatory practices, or indicative of a pattern of giving preferential treatment to the husband, rather they are the result of the fact that the man still tends to be the higher earner in the household. It is for this reason that a couple, or a couple with children, will more easily decide to relocate for the sake of the man's career, rather than for the sake of the woman's. Necessarily this choice makes the woman's career secondary. Her achievement is placed on hold not merely by this one interruption, but potentially, by a pattern of interruptions that ultimately results in a vastly reduced opportunity for advancement and success. In these instances, a woman is continually starting over while making sacrifices so her husband or partner can advance."
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